—#93363

Product

VERSYS HIP SYSTEM FEMORAL HEAD 12/14 TAPER 28 MM DIA. -3.5 MM NECK LENGTH ZIMALOY CO-CR-MO ALLOY STERILE QTY-1 MANUFACTURED BY ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V., A SUBSIDIARY OF ZIMMER, INC. (WARSAW, IN) The VerSys Hip System Femoral Heads are intended for use in total hip arthroplasty and are assembled onto the proximal taper of the hip stem. The femoral heads manufactured from Zimaloy Alloy are intended for mating with Tivanium" Ti-6AL-4V Alloy and Zimaloy Alloy femoral stems equipped with taper necks. These femoral heads are available in two Morse-type taper options, 6-degree and 12/14, each of which mates with the corresponding 6 degree or 12/14 taper of a femoral stem prosthesis. Each taper option is supplied in a variety of diameters and neck lengths for use in total hip arthroplasty.

FDA product code: LPH — Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K953337
Affected lot / code info: VerSys¿ Femoral Head -3.5 x 32 mm Diameter: Catalog number 00-8018-028-01; Lot number 61424803.

Why it was recalled

Zimmer, Inc. has determined that there is a potential for a package to be labeled as a 28 mm femoral head but contain a 32 mm femoral head. In addition, there is a potential for the patient record label to be incorrect.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

The firm, Zimmer, Inc., sent an "URGENT: DEVICE REMOVAL" letter dated July 9, 2010, to all consignees. The letter described the issue, clinical implications, affected product, and required actions. The consignees were instructed to carefully review the letter, ensure users of the VerSys Hip System Femoral Head device at their faculty have been informed of this removal and perform a physical count of all affected product at their facility, record the data on the Inventory Return Certification Form and/or the User Facility/HCP Form and return the form via fax at (574) 372-4265 or email: aimee.wood@zimmer.com. Zimmer Inc. will conduct a removal of all remaining (unused) units of the subject lots. For shipping assistance, questions or assistance in notifying your accounts about the device removal, please contact Zimmer, Inc. at 1-800-613-6131 or 574-372-4463.

Recalling firm

Firm: Zimmer Inc.
Address: 1800 W Center St, Warsaw, Indiana 46580-2304

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution: USA and countries including Bolivia, Canada, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, and India.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2010-07-05
Posted by FDA: 2010-08-26
Terminated: 2011-01-12
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #93363. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.